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Japan’s flagship H3 rocket lifts off smoothly, six satellites deployed as space agency celebrates success
TOKYO, June 12 — Japan’s space agency successfully launched its flagship H3 rocket on Friday, months after a previous mission to put a geolocation satellite into orbit ended in failure. […]
Beijing says US analyst detained for alleged espionage activities
BEIJING, June 12 — China said today it was holding an American citizen accused of espionage, identifying the man as a political analyst at a policy think tank focusing […]
Pochettino dares America to dream big as US team launch home World Cup campaign
LOS ANGELES, June 12 — The United States begin their World Cup challenge today, taking on a savvy Paraguay side in a high-stakes match in Los Angeles. The World Cup […]
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon jailed 30 years over drone operation against North Korea
SEOUL, June 12 — A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison today for sending military drones into North Korea, saying he planned the action […]
UK defence chief resigns, warning Starmer’s spending plan leaves Britain ‘less safe’
LONDON, June 12 — British Defence Secretary John Healey quit yesterday, accusing beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry of failing to commit enough money to protect the […]
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies aged 47 following prolonged illness
BANGKOK, June 12 — Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the royal palace said today, after multiple health problems and […]
Trump names Jay Clayton as new intelligence chief after backlash over loyalist pick
WASHINGTON, June 12 — US President Donald Trump yesterday named prosecutor Jay Clayton as his new intelligence chief, after a backlash from Republicans over his bid to install an […]
Iran pours cold water on Trump’s ‘great settlement’ claim
TEHRAN, June 12 — Iran today said it had not reached a final decision on a deal with Washington after US President Donald Trump announced a “great settlement” to […]
Trump withdraws strike threat and says Iran deal could be signed in days
WASHINGTON, June 12 — US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes against Iran yesterday and said a deal with Tehran to end the war could be signed in […]
Aguirre says Mexico shook off nerves and cramps to claim first World Cup opening win
MEXICO CITY, June 12 — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre revealed his team had overcome a bout of stage fright before clinching their first victory in a World Cup opener […]